Anya Kozorez
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Results-oriented Executive Editor with 15+ years of experience in project management of print and digital content in a Fortune 500 Company. Deep hands-on experience in project leadership and content development from concept to publication across a variety of formats, including print, online, audio, and apps. Proven ability to develop distinguished brands, manage prominent partnerships and interdepartmental collaborations, and oversee editorial programs in deadline-driven environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Editor
McGraw Hill
01.2018 - 07.2023
- Managed for 10+ years MH’s high-profile 5 Steps to a 5 series responsible for $3.5M+ in annual US revenue
- Evolved it from a 7-book mini-series into a 45-title market-leading educational brand with a digital platform
- Partnered with NYC DOE AP For All team. Recurring orders of 5 Steps guides for New York City schools have led to substantial revenue ($1m+ in 2018, $500k - $800k each subsequent year)
- Delivered complementary AP content to nearly 50,000 students and educators during the challenging early months of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Guided the development of 5 Steps to a 5 on AP Exam series, growing it over a decade into a market-leading educational brand
- Established and headed successful longstanding relationships with a team of 30+ authors/ educators
- Managed a team of subject-specific experts, content editors, and freelancers; evaluated their quality of work to guarantee features and functionality aligned with market needs; created and communicated all project schedules
- Successfully negotiated contracts including advances, grants, and royalty rates; performed sales analysis pivoting trade marketing during spikes and declines to maximize ROI
- Supervised the 5 Steps digital platform; was a point person in MH’s partnership with BenchPrep
- Met regularly with a network of AP educators across the U.S. to ensure our products remain relevant and comprehensive
Senior Editor
McGraw Hill
01.2007 - 01.2018
- Acquired and led product development across new and revisions programs for Test-Prep & Education division
- Managed McGraw Hill’s flagship SAT/ACT guides, as well as a number of related educational titles (40+ annually)
- Presented proposals and products to the Editorial Board and at sales conferences
- Supervised the workflow between Editorial, Sales, Marketing, Production, and Art departments
- Oversaw all catalog and editorial copy for book covers and e-commerce platforms
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MASkills
Project Leadership & Development
Brand Strategy & Management
Content Acquisition
Market Research & Trend Analysis
Process Improvement Initiatives
P&Ls Management
Contract Negotiations
Strategic Planning
Interdepartmental Collaborations
Copywriting & Copyediting
Certification
TESOL Certification, 2002; ITC, Prague, Czech Republic – certified to teach English abroad
Timeline
Executive Editor
McGraw Hill
01.2018 - 07.2023
Senior Editor
McGraw Hill
01.2007 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Massachusetts